Gift Guide for Him

Today I'm back with another gift guide. This is actually my best gift guide each year... the gift guide for him! 

I think this year I have a lot of different, new and unique items. J and one of my guy friends helped me put this together. It's definitely guy approved. I hope this helps you when shopping for your dad, brother, husband, boyfriend, etc. 

Duffel Bag

This bag is so cool. Definitely watch the video to get the full effect. 

Phillips Norelco Trimmer & Shaver

This is great for travel.

Jack Black Mr. Big Full Size Set

Jack Black is such a great brand to ease guys into skin care. 

Airpods

J & my friend have airpods and they both said to put the new ones on the list. They are supposedly noise cancelling and fit better in your ears.

 The Ridge Wallet

This is a super cool wallet alternative. A little pricey but it also prevents RF theft.

Corkcicle Whiskey Wedge

These are so cool. I definitely put these on our registry for J.

Bluetooth Beanie

This seems so cool to me. Great gift for an outdoor runner that lives in colder climates.

Magnetic Collar Stays

These are a great stocking stuffer for the guy in your life that wears dress shirts every day.

Charging Station

This is so cool I want one for myself. If you have an apple lover in your life that has the iphone, apple watch and airpods this is a perfect gift! 

Tile

Are you sick of your husband, fiance, or boyfriend asking you where things are? This is for you. J will definitely be getting one of these this year. I just might get the 4 pack! 

Favorite Jersey

If you have a sports lover in their life getting them their favorite players jersey is always a good idea. 

Muscle Massage Gun

I saw this on GMA for the first time a few weeks ago and thought it was so cool. If the guy in your life is super active this is a great gift. If you are also active you can benefit from this too. Win Win! 

Custom Whiskey Decanter

I love this because it's personalized. It would look super cute on a bar cart. Bonus: You can fill it with their favorite whiskey.

Ice Mule Cooler

My friend has one of these and it's so cool. Great for riding bikes or going to the beach/pool.

External Battery

I like that this is so thin and looks like a credit card.

Johnston & Murphy Waterproof Shoes

I think these are great because of the waterproof aspect. They are also super stylish. 

This is always one of my best performing gift guides. I'd love to hear what you bought from this guide and for who. Guys can be so hard to shop for so I always love putting this one together. I'm so appreciative to J and my friends that help me with this each year for ya'll. Hope it helps! 

Wedding Wednesday: How I asked my Bridesmaids

Happy Wednesday friends!

I finally have a new wedding Wednesday for you. (It’s been so long since the last one.)

I’ve been meaning to get this one up for a while and have just been so busy. It is no joke when you have a full time job, blog on the side and try to plan a wedding. If I don’t master time management this year I don’t think I ever will.

Anyway, today I’m sharing with y’all how I asked my bridesmaids to be my bridesmaids! (And Man of Honor)

This was one of the first things I did as far as wedding planning. I’ve known who I would ask for years now! I knew when I asked I wanted to make a little box for them since they will be doing so much for me over the next year.

I started looking on Etsy for “bridesmaid boxes” but couldn’t find anything I loved. After searching for a while I decided to make my own box. I started with drinkware. I feel like drinkware is pretty standard and with good reason. A photographer told my friend once cups are a great gift so you have cute cups in your photos instead of a giant McDonald’s cup. (No offense McDonald’s.)

Next I knew I wanted a piece of jewelry. Most of my friends already have bar necklaces with their initial and I wasn’t feeling earrings so I decided on a bracelet. As soon as I saw the knotted bracelet I knew it would be perfect. They also came on cute cards that said, “I can’t tie the knot without you.” (I didn’t think my man of honor would want a bracelet so I opted for cufflinks instead. It can also be nice to differentiate your maid of honor.)

The last part was the champagne since we were obviously celebrating. I got each of them a split of champagne as a little extra touch. (If you are shipping your boxes I would recommend cans of champagne of rosé. I thought I was going to have to ship my Man of Honor’s so I got a can of rosé. I’ve had friends get broken boxes many times in the past.)

After I had all the gifts picked out I found cute cards on etsy and ordered different ones for each person. I tried to pick ones that fit their personality/our friendship.

Finally, let’s talk about the actual box!  These can actually be really pricey. I eventually found photo boxes at Michael’s and just ordered each persons name in gold vinyl to put on the front. Then to make the inside extra cute, I got white and pink paper shreds to place on the bottom. Viola! Cute little bridesmaid box for all my friends.

I was lucky enough to hand deliver each one and all my friends were thrilled and loved all the things! I can’t wait for them to stand next to me on my big day and all the fun things we get to do leading up to it.

Here’s all the links for everything I used.

Knot Cuff Links 

(They made me a custom card! They were so sweet & helpful.)

Knot Bracelet

Act Surprised Card

Soon You'll be my Sister Card

It's Finally Happening Card

Pop the Champagne Card

Obviously Card

(This shop has a TON of cards! And they are all so cute!)

Tumblers

(This shop has so many different options!)

The shop I bought my vinyl names from is no longer on Easy. I've bought from this one before though and they were great! 

Champagne Split

(Total Wine has a lot of different options. Lots of can options too!)

Rosé Can

Photo Box

Shredded Paper Fill

How did you ask your bridesmaids? I’d love to hear in the comments below.

Christmas Jammies

Christmas jammies is one of my favorite things about the holiday's! I get at least 1 new pair every year. I've rounded up some of my favorites from this year. I actually ordered J and I matching sleep pants, but when they came in the mail they were not matching AT ALL! #fail 
I'll have to try harder next year!

Brrr it's Cold Outside Set

Flannel Set

Cozy Socks

Bow Shirt

Christmas Print Flannel Boxers (I'm wearing an identical pair right now as I write this)

Buffalo Plaid Sleep Shirt

Robe (I'm not a robe person at all but this one looks so cozy I'm actually considering buying it!) 

Christmas Lights Pants

Will Work For Presents Set (Such a cute set!)

Champagne Dreams Shirt

Stripe Onesie

Coffee Cup Pants

Baby it's Warm Inside Set

Merry & Bright Tee

Gift Guide: For Him

Today I have a gift guide for all the men in your life. I feel like guys are always the hardest to shop for. (Is that just me?) I'm always asking J what he wants and I always get the same answer..."I don't know." Ughh.

 I did ask him for a little help on this one and he approved all the things on this list. I'd say any of the items below are sure to go over well with any guy in your life.

Lounge Pants (I feel like guys always need lounge pants)

Yeti Rambler

Sunglasses

Watch

Backpack

Henley (Christmas is a great time to overhaul your man's wardrobe if needed.)

Fitbit

Bluetooth Speaker

Star Wars Socks

Kiehl's Grooming Set

The Dude Diet Cook Book (There are so many good recipes in here)

Nikes

Cuff Links

Playstation 4

Cellphone Case with Card Holder

Money Clip (or wallet)

Wireless Headphones

I hope this helped you find something for your dad, brother, boyfriend or husband! 

Tomorrow is a gift guide for the home. This will include things for people that may have just moved, hostess gifts, home bodies, and even some really cool/cozy things anyone could use.  

Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers

Hey friends!

I can't believe I am just now getting up my first gift guide! (Worst blogger EVER)

Anyway, to make up for being a complete slacker I will be posting a new one every day this week and a couple more next week. If you are anything like me and wait until the last minute these will be extremely helpful. I am starting with stocking stuffers. I always love opening my stocking and seeing what cute little things my parents picked out. I tried to keep this one as gender neutral as possible, but some things are obviously geared toward a guy or girl. Things like the ornament or passport I picked a girly one to post, but you could easily pick one for a guy.  

Sugarfina Bears

3 little wonders from Olehenrksen

Running Case

Yankees Hat (Their favorite sports team or one of the Aviate hats would be perfect)

Ornament (My mom gets me a Keepsake one from Hallmark every year. I have so many dancers & Barbies I can decorate a whole tree)

Hair Ties (These are amazing!!) 

Passport Holder

What I Love About Book ( Such a cute idea for anyone special in your life!)

Swell Bottle (I cannot recommend this enough. I am obsessed with my swell bottle) 

Burts Bees

Carry On Cocktail Kit

Baublebar Tassel Earrings

Flask (Love that you can personalize it and the price is GREAT!)

Coffee Mug

Who's Most Likely Game (This seems like a fun game. I'm sure there's a ton of other fun party games that would be a cute gift too.) 

I hope you enjoyed my first gift guide. I'm so sorry this is going up so late. If you have anything specific you would like to see in the next gift guide leave me a comment below and I will do my best to help you find what you need.

Mother's Day Gift Guide

I originally had a different post planned for today, but while looking at the calendar yesterday I realized Mother's Day is a week from Sunday! I thought I would put together a little gift guide if some great options for your Mom. Hope you enjoy!

1. Earrings

2. Picture Frame

3. Sunglasses

4. Perfume

5. Pajamas

6. Wallet

7. Handbag

8. Coffee Mug

9. Candle